by Samantha Flaute | Nov 10, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
Hey everyone! We have officially touched down in South America, and Buenos Aires is already exceeding every single expectation. Our first few days on Professor Wright’s study abroad program have been an absolute whirlwind of culture, history, deep economic...
by Ashley H. | Nov 9, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
We had the amazing opportunity to visit the company Intercorp in Peru. We started our day by visiting Interbank, which is where the company started. We got a good overview of what Intercorp does, and had a presentation about their past, present and future. We also had...
by Kylie B. | Sep 30, 2026 | By College, Commerce & Business, Duration, Faculty-Led, Program Type, Region, South America, Summer, _
I am traveling to Argentina, Chile, and Peru with the UA in South America: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program from May 7 to 19. As a biology student on the pre-medical track and in the STEM to MBA Program, I chose this international...
by Morgan J. | Aug 24, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Engineering, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Stepping back onto American soil after my time in South America, I realized almost immediately that I returned as a changed person. More than anything, the travel bug has officially bitten me. Prior to this trip, the world outside the United States felt abstract, but...
by Ashley H. | Jul 28, 2026 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
Hello! My name is Ashley Heuer, and I’m preparing for my International Business study abroad trip to South America! As both a business major and Spanish minor, I was SO excited about this opportunity, because it combines two of my passions. It has been on my bucket...
by Zachary M. | Jul 9, 2026 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America
UA in Peru students pose outside of the Sacsayhuaman fortress in Cusco, Peru Imagine this scenario: You are a visitor in a city you have never been to, in a new country and continent thousands of miles away from home. As you emerge from a cozy alleyway lined with the...
by Kayln C. | Feb 2, 2026 | Education, Internship, Semester, South America, UA-Affiliate
Nothing can quite capture the feeling of stepping off a plane in a foreign country and realizing this unfamiliar place is about to be your home. To be honest with you, I did almost zero research before landing in Brazil, let alone São Paulo, because deciding to study...
by Victoria E. | Oct 10, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, No Photo, South America, _
Rushed with excitement, stepping foot of the plane was unreal first because it was a new country and second I couldn’t believe I was actually studying abroad. Being greeted by the bright sun and amazing host brought a smile to my face and the rest of the group....
by Connor L. | Oct 8, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
By Conner L. My first impression after arriving in Panama is just how cool it is to be in a new place. I was nervous and anxious about our weeklong trip. Once we got there and settled in, I started to appreciate the opportunity to study abroad. Once we arrived, Delta...
by Liz R. | Jul 22, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Human Environmental Sciences, South America, Summer, _
When I first signed up for 6 weeks of school in Barranquilla, I thought I knew and was prepared for everything. Well- I was delightfully wrong! When I first signed up for six weeks of school in Barranquilla, I thought I was completely prepared. I am a Spanish as well...
by Katie M. | Jul 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
Before studying abroad, you are told to expect culture shock. It is an inevitable part of traveling. As I settled into my first two weeks in Colombia, I found that adapting to a new culture has two faces: disorientation and wonderment. First, disorientation. The...
by Katie M. | Jul 16, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
As I write this, I am finishing my last day of classes in Colombia. It is a very strange feeling. I am sad, yet relieved to return to the United States. Study abroad consists of a lot: classes, excursions, and adapting to a different culture. While it is fun, it wears...
by Katie M. | Jul 14, 2025 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
When I was preparing for my 6 weeks in Colombia, I struggled to find traveler tips. Of the few tips I could find, most were very tourist-y for short trips. Now that I have returned, I feel it is my duty to provide my own list of things I think students need to know...
by Sebastian C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Wow, what an incredible time it’s been. I can’t believe it’s already over. On my first day, I stepped into the apartment and saw the view outside and immediately said to myself, “I’m going to miss this place.” I hadn’t even...
by Sebastian C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
As my six-week experience in Colombia comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what an amazing journey it’s been. During these final days, I’m doing everything I can to soak it all in and appreciate the little things I know I’ll miss once I’m back home. From the...
by Sebastian C. | Jun 24, 2025 | Commerce & Business, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, _
Coming to Colombia, I was very excited because it has a culture I’ve always admired, and I would have six weeks to explore and enjoy. When I heard about the opportunity to study abroad, IN Colombia, I knew I just had to go. I have a double major in Spanish and...
by Kaleigh M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate
A bottle of water is 3,000? A cab ride is 20,000? Here is a break down how Colombian pesos work in normal, student-friendly terms and ways to exchange your money. Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP). And let me just tell you: the numbers are BIG. You’ll see...
by Kaleigh M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer, UA-Affiliate
I’m currently studying abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia. I packed my suitcase, my book bag, and a tote bag like I was preparing for every scenario possible. I already wrote an article about things I’m glad I brought with me, but here are some things I actually ended...
by Kaleigh M. | Jun 23, 2025 | Comm & Info Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, UA-Affiliate, _
I am currently studying abroad in Barranquilla, Colombia. I packed my suitcase, book bag, and tote. As someone who both over and under packed, I will tell you what I wished I would have brought abroad. My walk through Cartagena, Colombia 1. ...
by Kyndra L. | Dec 12, 2024 | Arts & Sciences, Faculty-Led, South America, Summer
I can confidently say that I had (and still have) a great first impression of Colombia. Everyone was warning me about how hot Colombia is during the summer, but as a native of Mobile, Alabama, heat is nothing new to me. The humidity was a little stronger than...
